Article 1: Fred Vanderhoof - Article 2: Nathan Magsig

---

Recently, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Harmeet Dhillon, said that federal officials discovered tens of thousands of dead people and non-citizens on voting rolls. This problem is the result of too many states ignoring United States election law, specifically the National Voting Right Act (NVRA).

This law was passed in 1960 to ensure election integrity.

States that have refused to follow this long-established law include California, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and New York. Consequently, the U. S. Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against these and other states which refuse to comply. Dhillon also has said that even in states trying to comply with these laws, issues concerning voter eligibility were still being identified.

Dhillon continued, “Of the 60 million records we’ve run so far we found at least 350,000 dead people currently on the voter rolls…and we’ve referred approximately 25,000 people with no citizenship records to the Department of Homeland Security…to see the extent to which people voted. So the Left told us this never happens and it’s a myth - it definitely happened.”

With the November 2026 mid-term elections just six months away, it is imperative that elections across the country become secure and honest. Fortunately, the SAVE ACT, a bill, which if passed by the House and Senate and signed by President Trump, would be a law that would fix many of these critical problems.

Following are the key components of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE ACT):

1. Require proof of citizenship to vote

2. Require photo ID to vote

3. Require states to remove non-citizens from their voting rolls

With hundreds of thousands of suspect ballots being cast in current and future elections, our very survival as a free country is at stake. A relatively small number of votes can easily swing a local, a state, or a national election. For instance, the “Hanging Chad” election in 2000 was barely won by George W. Bush who defeated Al Gore for the presidency by only 537 votes!

It’s time for America to join the rest of the world by establishing common sense voting safeguards through the SAVE ACT.

• The overwhelming majority of countries (at least 176) require voter I.D.

• Almost all nations do not accept ballots days or weeks after an election

• Many nations do not allow mail-in voting at all

• No country allows illegal aliens to vote Americans of all backgrounds support this bill by wide margins:

• Over 90% of Republicans

• 70-80% of Independents

• 50-70% of Democrats

Rarely has any piece of legislation received such overwhelming support of the U.S. population. The House of Representatives has passed the SAVE ACT. Currently, the SAVE ACT has stalled in the U. S. Senate. With a majority of voters from all major parties supporting this vital bill, we urge you to contact the Senate Majority Leader, Senator John Thune. There are several paths that he can take to get this Bill passed. Please take a few minutes to contact him by phone, email or by writing a letter (at one of the offices listed below) asking him to do all he can to protect our nation by leading the effort to pass the  ASAVE ACT.

Contact information for Senate Majority Leader John Thune:

Email by going to www.thune.senate.gov/public Washington, D. C. Office

Senator John Thune United States Senate SDD-511

Washington, D.C. 20510 

(202)224-2321

Sioux Fall Office

Senator John Thune

2401 West Trevi Place, Suite 200 Sioux Falls, SD 57108

(605)334-9596

Rapid City Office

Senator john Thune

246 Founders Park Drive, Suite 102

Rapid City, SD 57701     (606)348-7551

In the Central Valley, agriculture is more than an industry, it is the backbone of our economy, our communities, and increasingly, the future of our students.

For generations, farming has sustained our families and powered local jobs. But today, agriculture is also investing directly in education, workforce development, and opportunity for young people across our region.

From farm fields to classrooms, ag is helping open doors.

Across the Valley, agricultural companies partner with local school districts to support FFA programs, fund career technical education pathways, and provide hands-on training in everything from ag mechanics to food science and water technology. These programs give students real-world skills that translate directly into high-paying careers, whether they choose to attend college or enter the workforce after graduation.

We see powerful examples of this commitment right here at home. The Wonderful Company has invested millions of dollars into education initiatives in the Central Valley, including scholarship programs that help local students become the first in their families to attend college. Through its Wonderful College Prep Academy and scholarship efforts, students from farming communities are receiving life-changing opportunities to pursue higher education and return home with the skills to strengthen our region.

This is not charity, it is partnership. Agriculture understands that its long-term success depends on an educated, skilled local workforce.

Major dairy operators collaborate with community colleges to train future veterinarians, mechanics, and plant managers. Tree nut processors fund STEM programs that expose students to cutting-edge agricultural technology, including precision irrigation and drone mapping. Family farms sponsor 4-H and FFA chapters that teach leadership, responsibility, and entrepreneurship.

And the benefits extend far beyond those directly employed in agriculture.

When agriculture thrives, local tax revenues support our schools. When farms invest in infrastructure, entire communities benefit. When ag businesses fund scholarships and internships, they help break cycles of poverty and expand opportunity.

In a region often overlooked by Sacramento policymakers, agriculture consistently steps up.

As someone who has served on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors and worked closely with school districts, I have seen firsthand how critical these partnerships are. Our Valley’s students deserve pathways to success that reflect the strengths of our region. Agriculture provides those pathways, whether through four-year degrees, technical certifications, or skilled trades.

At a time when California faces serious economic challenges and rising costs that strain families, we should be championing industries that invest locally and lift up the next generation.

If we want strong schools, strong families, and strong communities, we must ensure that agriculture remains strong as well. That means fighting for sensible water policy, reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens, and protecting the industry that feeds the nation.

Our kids are the future of the Central Valley, and agriculture is helping them grow.